‘Fragmented’ social care system putting older people at risk

Financial pressures and emotional strain caused by experiences of the social care system in Wales are contributing to people feeling trapped, unsupported and undervalued. The...

Talea Care Homes grows portfolio with deal for two homes

Talea Care Homes has grown its portfolio to five properties with the acquisition of two settings. The deal for Millbridge Care Home in Heacham, Norfolk,...

Patience Healthcare expands into residential care

Patience Healthcare Group Ltd has expanded into the residential care sector with the acquisition of CDT. Founded in 2021, the group has built its business...

Cinnamon Care Collection to roll out AI-powered pain technology

Cinnamon Care Collection is partnering with PainChek to introduce AI-powered pain detection technology across all of its 23 homes. The PainChek device uses AI and...

Park Lane Healthcare strengthens leadership team

Park Lane Healthcare has strengthened its senior leadership team with three promotions and new shareholders as the company prepares for its next phase of...

Homecare adopting AI faster than it can govern it, survey shows

Many UK homecare providers have adopted AI but rules governing its use have not kept pace, according to research by technology company Birdie. It surveyed...

Agincare takes over operations at three homes in Richmond

Agincare has entered a partnership with Richmond Council, taking over operations at a trio of care homes in the London borough. The family-owned provider has...

Inspire Neurocare appoints Prof Nick Alderman as clinical director

Inspire Neurocare has recruited Professor Nick Alderman as its clinical director. Prof Alderman, who brings more than 40 years of experience across clinical practice, research,...

Occupancy challenges dampens results at RMBI Care Co

An increase in average weekly fees helped Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI Care Co) grow its revenue, but this could not prevent...

Baroness Julia Neuberger named preferred candidate for chair of CQC

Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger has been named as the preferred candidate to be the next chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) by the...